Atlantic Holidays has reintroduced its direct flight from London Gatwick to the small Portuguese island of Porto Santo. The Viking Airlines flight will operate between 31st May - 19th July and from the 6th September - 25th October 2010.

Porto Santo is situated about 25 miles to the northeast of Madeira. The island measures a mere 7 miles by 4 miles and supports an indigenous population of just 5,000 people.

With average daily temperatures ranging between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius, and a less undulating landscape than the neighbouring island of Madeira, Porto Santo basks in sunshine for most of the year. Often referred to as the "golden island", thanks to its picture-perfect sandy beach that stretches for more than five miles, Porto Santo is arguably both a beach and a health resort. Whilst the island’s laid back atmosphere and aesthetically pleasing surroundings are conducive to restful minds, the beach sands allegedly have restorative properties that benefit aches and pains.

Dino Toouli Sales & Marketing Manager at Atlantic Holidays said “We are delighted to re introduce exclusively the direct flight to Porto Santo that we operated in 2008. Porto Santo is a little gem and ideal for those looking for a great beach holiday in idyllic and unspoilt surroundings, yet to be discovered by the masses."